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Authors: Sohani, Shrihari Suresh; Varkkey, Biju;

Reference No: P&IR0233 Pages: 12 Published on: 1, April, 2016

Abstract: The case highlights the concern of involuntary attrition in Indian information technology firms. With rapidly changing technology landscape, firms are resorting to restructuring exercise resulting in job loss for middle-level professionals. The case focuses the spotlight on the grey area of employment laws and forces a rethink on the applicability ... More

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Authors: Sharda, Kirti; Varkkey, Biju; Basoya, Snehil;

Reference No: OB0209(B) Pages: 26 Published on: 20, September, 2016

Abstract: Lupin Ltd. initiated its talent management program in 2005 with an aim to attract, retain and develop talent over coming years. This case is a continuation of “Managing Talent at Lupin Limited”, which explored the basic issues that emerged as a result of the implementation of talent management (TM) at Lupin. ... More

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Authors: Ghura, Amarpreet Singh; Karna, Amit;

Reference No: CIIE0007 Pages: 14 Published on: 26, October, 2016

Abstract: This case describes a situation in which Malkit Singh Bal (Bal) partner of Bal Roadlines shares with Mr. Ghura, who was about to be hired as consultant for Bal Roadlines, about the rise in issue of fraud and crime done by the fleet drivers and asked him to help a ... More

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Authors: Sinha, Anamika; Varkkey, Biju;

Reference No: HRM0236 Pages: 14 Published on: 26, September, 2017

Abstract: The case discusses issues in the process of professionalising a family-owned manufacturing firm in the steel tubes and pipes industry. Set during 2008-2012, the case highlights the increased competition and the consequent growth in the sector that drives the need for professionalisation. In order to remain competitively relevant, the owners, ... More

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Authors: Maheshwari, Sunil Kumar; Ray, Prantika;

Reference No: HRM0239(A) Pages: 8 Published on: 13, December, 2017

Abstract: The chairman of the 60-year old company Texica, Ashutosh Verma approached Dr. Asim Vakil, who has a wide experience in consulting turnaround activities in declining organizations. The organization had undergone few rounds of downsizing and was also reporting about 15-20% attrition in the organization. Dr. Vakil was requested to redesign ... More

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Authors: Maheshwari, Sunil Kumar; Ray, Prantika;

Reference No: HRM0239(C) Pages: 6 Published on: 13, December, 2017

Abstract: Dr. Vakil interviewed two people Kabir Kumar and Purav Jha. Kabir Kumar was working in the textile design department for the past four years and six months. He was leaving Texica and moving into another rival company Fabrika. After discussions about the various experiences in the organization, the consultant asked ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Vishal; Shah, Binita;

Reference No: OB0229TEC Pages: 9 Published on: 14, March, 2018

Abstract: In our problems lie our greatest opportunities. Appreciative inquiry creates a dialogic environment that excites imagination. The appreciative conversations that take place one to one, in small groups, and in ever larger circles, serve to build trust and strengthen relationships allowing for the disruption of old patterns of thinking. This ... More

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Authors: Premapuri, Priyanka; Gupta Vishal;

Reference No: OB0231S Pages: 12 Published on: 8, June, 2018

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Authors: Premapuri, Priyanka; Gupta Vishal;

Reference No: OB0231 Pages: 12 Published on: 8, June, 2018

Abstract: The case describes the dilemma faced by Meera Nair, chief manager at PhoenixWay – a consultancy firm that has successfully grown over the years. There is a silent conflict in the personalities, work styles and attitude of Meera Nair and Mohit Dubey, her contemporary looking after client relationships. Nair finds inconsistencies ... More

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Authors: Gupta, Vishal; Premapuri, Priyanka;

Reference No: OB0233 Pages: 7 Published on: 26, June, 2018

Abstract: Mohan Dixit, Head, Sales and Marketing, India Operations, EuroMotoCorp Pvt. Ltd., an automobile manufacturing multinational company headquartered in Munich, Germany. This case outlines the harried nature of his life: professional problems (decrease in the market share, not being able to say 'no', unable to delegate, pressed for time, member of ... More

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Authors: Vohra, Neharika; Narain. Arohini; Bhatnagar, Deepti;

Reference No: OB0234 Pages: 23 Published on: 21, August, 2018

Abstract: The case describes how a leader simultaneously addresses various aspects of business and people management to achieve a turnaround. The actions taken by the leader to get rid of the non-functional practices, nurture the existing practices, and create new strategies and processes to accomplish business growth are described. The leader ... More

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